Friday, November 7, 2025
Hi All!
Sunday, November 9 – Twenty-Second Sunday in Pentecost
- Sunday school at 9:00 a.m.
- Worship at 10:15 a.m.
- November soup orders due
Update on Soup and Sandwich Sales
- Special November Sale at the Bazaar! Only 30 quarts chicken corn soup with church-made noodles will be available for pick up at the bazaar on Saturday, November 8. Of course you can buy a bowl or cup with lids to go at the bazaar or for enjoying that day. Tables will be available to sit and eat.
- Regular Soup Sale in November is Beef Vegetable! Find details about this sale on our website! Thanks to the Social and Aid Committee for their faithfulness to continuing to feed us with good, wholesome, homemade food!!
Saturday, November 8 – Annual Bazaar and Filled Basket Auction
- Special soup sale – see the notice above!
- Other food will be available: turkey barbecue, ham and cheese sandwiches on fresh Kaiser rolls, and hot dogs.
- Can you provide some bake sale items for the basket bazaar? Drop off Friday Nov. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the lower social hall or morning of Nov. 8 between 8 and 9 a.m. Thanks in advance for helping to raise money for the many causes this event supports!
- Helpers are always needed. Contact Patti Mittl if you’re available.
- You can find more information about our 28th annual Bazaar and Filled Basket Auction on our website.
Seeking Property Committee Chairperson
We are still seeking someone to serve as Chair of the Property Committee. After nearly ten years of dedicated service, Beth Massa will be stepping down from this role at the end of December. We are deeply grateful for her faithful leadership and the care she has shown for our church building and grounds. This is an important and meaningful role in the life of our church. If you feel called to serve or would like more information, please contact Beth or Pastor Lori.
All Things Free November Giveaway
- Our All Things Free giveaway will be on Monday, Nov. 10 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10:00 a.m. – noon.
- Want to help provide items? An Amazon wish list has been put together. Visit the link, then choose and purchase the items you want. They will be shipped directly to Millie’s house, and she will see they get to the church. If you prefer, you can have the items shipped to your home; just ensure they are at the church by Saturday, Nov. 8. Items must be ordered by Nov. 1 to arrive in time.
- Want to help with setup or during the giveaway? Contact Millie Kohler.
Available
- Does anyone want to borrow a roaster from our kitchen for holiday cooking?? We have several! You could cook your turkey in the garage or basement and save your oven for the side dishes! Let me know and we can chat about it. We have experienced cooks who could coach you about using a roaster!
- Do you know any female looking for a place to live? I was told about a gal who is looking for a roommate to help pay expenses. Contact me for more details. Location is in Coopersburg.
Other News
- Thanks to all of our Committee chairs for getting their Annual Reports in on time for publication! Kudos to all for a job well done!
- If you wish to send money to help those in need in Jamaica after the effects of the Hurricane, you can gladly make your check to the church, get it to us, we will forward it through the National Office of the United Church of Christ and 100% of your funds will go to help those in need. Thanks in advance for caring.
- November 16 after worship we will be burning our sins/misgivings/sorrows/etc. that you have written on paper. My chimnea will be set up outside after worship to aid in this process. Give all of this to God to begin the new church year anew and rid yourself of regrets/pain/sadness to face the new year and Jesus’ birth with freshness.
- We would like to invite all of our siblings in Christ to participate in a Combined Choir and Friends Concert to celebrate Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. in our sanctuary. Dates for rehearsals are Thursdays, Nov. 6, 13, 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Old Zionsville UCC Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to join to sing. We are looking for instrument solos, storytellers, and snacks to share at the reception. Any questions, please contact me.
- We had our second photo shoot of a nativity set of a member. Angela Stahler is setting up appointments to photograph your Nativity set so we can show them during worship in Advent. Contact me for more information or reach out to Angela directly.
- Looking ahead: Christmas Eve services are scheduled for 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. this year. The earlier service will be a little shorter for those who can’t sit so long and those who don’t like to drive at night and will include candles, carols, and communion. The later service will be more traditional with choir as well as candles and carols. O come all ye faithful!
- We are still collecting all kinds of batteries and printer or ink cartridges to recycle at Staples. To date we have raised over $200 toward Staples purchases. I have small boxes at the front and ramp doors for your “contributions.” Or you can put bags of batteries outside of my office. Thanks! Keep them coming. You are an awesome support of this interesting way to recycle and get credit at Staples for future purchases.
As always, we hold in prayer many of our members and friends who are walking through difficult seasons—facing grief, illness, loneliness, changes in living situations, and other challenges that weigh heavily on the heart. We also remember our brothers and sisters around the world who continue to recover from the devastation of war, oppression, and natural disasters.
At the same time, we give thanks for the many joys among us—birthdays and anniversaries, the gift of new life, healing and remission from illness, and countless other blessings that remind us of God’s goodness.
Peace to all,
Lori Esslinger
Part Time Pastor, Old Zionsville UCC
call or text: 610-393-3522
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